Keshi set to dump Osaze, Azeez
Stoke
City striker Osaze Odemwingie and Almeria midfielder Ramon Azeez may
not see action in Saturday’s crucial World Cup Group F clash against
Bosnia-Herzegovina, africanfootball.com has learned.
Osaze
brought some urgency and creativity to the Super Eagles’ attack against
Iran on Monday, but Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said the former
Russia-based forward defied his instructions even though he was playing
an unfamiliar role.
Keshi is said to
be disappointed with Azeez’s performance against Iran and has lined up
Belgium-based Michael Uchebo to take his place.
Skipper
Joseph Yobo is expected to keep his place in the first team after
Turkey-based defender Godfrey Oboabona was ruled out of Saturday’s
cracker as a result of a foot injury he suffered against Iran.
Yobo told africanfootball.com
in Brazil that reaching a century of international caps would be an
added bonus for him as he was already fulfilled to be at his third World
Cup.
“I’m just happy that I made it here because towards the end of the season I got injured and it was difficult for me,” he said.
“Any other personal achievement will be great and I will enjoy it.”
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